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WestRock Company Senior Manager, IT Business Systems in Atlanta, Georgia
Our technology organization is transforming how we work at WestRock. We align with our businesses to deliver innovative solutions that:
Address specific business challenges, integrate processes, and create great experiences
Connect our work to shared goals that propel WestRock forward in the Digital Age
Imagine how technology can advance the way we work by using disruptive technology
We are looking for forward thinking leaders that can accelerate our focus areas such as building stronger foundational technology capabilities, reducing complexity, employing digital transformation concepts, and leveraging disruptive technology.
The opportunity:
The Sr. Manager, IT Bus SYS- Merchandising Displays and Graphics is responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of systems for the associated divisions and business segments. The position involves working with senior management to align operational strategy with information technology investments such that financial, customer satisfaction, and production goals are achieved. She/he will work with Information Technology management to develop and interpret information that assists management with decision-making, policy formulation, or other managerial functions. Forward thinking with an eye on innovation and digital Technology is a plus.
How you will impact WestRock:
Provides people with tools, knowledge, and opportunities to develop themselves. Determines employees’ training needs, works with employees to produce continuous development plans, and provides feedback and coaching to help employees develop in current roles and for future roles. Promotes continuous learning.
Partner with business and IT representative at all levels to assess, initiate, prioritize, refine and drive appropriate technology solutions.
Identify and define business problems such as those in sales, back office processing, manufacturing floor and logistics. Gathers information from those with specialized knowledge of the problem to clarify objectives. Defines requirement and validates information by applying judgment and statistical and other analysis/tests.
Manages project life cycles, including project scope, resources, schedule, initiation, start-up/design, building, and deployment for projects from beginning to end.
Works with development teams to assign resources and develop and deliver changes
Develops design documents (e.g., product design, business design, etc.) to define project scope and to identify stakeholders.
Distributes design documents to stakeholders to obtain sign-off, agreement on project costs, and needed resources.
Develops project plans (e.g., detailed plan, milestones, work breakdown structures, etc.) and assigns tasks to resources for ensuring projects will be completed on time and according to specifications.
Identifies and set service level agreements for Information Technology support and maintenance functions.
Oversee the development, construction and implementation of software solutions including the coordination of testing and training.
Monitor financial budget, timeline and resource assignments supporting development and implementation efforts. Report variances in a timely and accurate manner to senior management or other appropriate parties.
Identifies and gains support for process improvement initiatives that directly affect the performance or efficiency of her/his organization.
What you need to succeed:
Bachelor of Science in Technical or Business field.MS or MBA preferred.
7+ years of experience in project management or strategic consulting roles
Understanding of end-to-end business processes and high level of understanding of general business operations and internal control concepts.
Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to effectively address any issue in collaboration with others as appropriate; ability to proactively anticipate problems and opportunities and confidence to use initiative to pursue solutions.
Strong analytical skills with a strong attention to detail.
6+ years of project management experience, including 8+ years of IT or related business experience.
3 to 5 years of experience working on projects involving the implementation of project life cycle methodologies
What we offer:
Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential
A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
WestRock (NYSE:WRK) partners with our customers to provide differentiated paper and packaging solutions that help them win in the marketplace. WestRock's team members support customers around the world from locations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Learn more at www.westrock.com.
WestRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. WestRock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.